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Serious Games and Simulations B.A.

Serious games help users learn a skill or perform a task by recreating real-life situations using simulation technology, which are becoming increasingly critical to healthcare, spaceflight, military operations, education and more. Students in the Serious Games and Simulations program will take courses from across all four colleges to become leaders with diverse experience to lead development, design and testing of games.

In the program, you will:

Learn skills in art and design, computer programming, management, psychology with an interdisciplinary degree plan
Become fluent in industry software and tools like Unity, Unreal, Adobe Creative suite, and Maya
Work in UHCL's Serious Games and Simulations Innovation Lab
Be part of an award-winning team of students who won a top award for work on the educational 3D game 'Code of Aegis' from the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC).
Get access to professionals and internships through UHCL's partnerships with companies like Tietronix Software, Inc., NASA, Intuitive Machines, Inc. and more.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

We provide various services to students and alumni including:

Career Exploration and Career Counseling
Resume and Cover Letter Assistance
Mock Interviews
Career Networking Events, Job Fairs and Workshops
On-Campus Interviews
Clothing for interviews and other job-related events via the Career Closet
Jobs4Hawks Resources

Career Services Can Partner with Faculty and Staff
Faculty members can request a classroom presentation from one of our career counselors. Topics include writing effective cover letters and resumes, interviewing skills, and career assessments such as StrengthFinder test, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory.

Career Services can also coordinate with alumni and industry professionals in order to facilitate a classroom visit. These visits can range from employer-led lectures to discussions on current industry trends and professional development tips.

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

If you were born or educated in a country where English is not the native language, you must demonstrate English proficiency prior to admission. You can meet this requirement by taking the paper or internet TOEFL exam, Intensive English Language Test (IELTS) exam, Pearson Test of English (PTE) or by successfully completing the ELS Intensive English Language program.

Your minimum scores must be:

550 on the paper-based TOEFL exam;
79 on the TOEFL (iBT) exam;
6.0 on the IELTS exam, 53 on the PTE exam; or,
You can successfully complete level 112 in the ELS Intensive English Language program.

SAT/ACT Scores
Your official SAT or ACT scores should be sent to the Office of International Admissions & Programs directly from the testing agency. UHCL’s SAT code is 6916. UHCL’s ACT code is 4171.

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